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Juventus took an unusual step by sacking Max Allegri before the end of this season. The Bianconeri initially intended for Allegri to stay until the end of the campaign and then relieve him of his duties. Allegri was aware of his impending departure and was eager to secure the Coppa Italia after ensuring the team…
In this weekly feature, hosts of the Gegenpressing podcast Stefan Bienkowski and Manu Veth face off with their predictions for the forthcoming Bundesliga matchday fixtures. It’s three points for a correct score and one point for a correct result. Who will come out on top at the end of the season? Manu’s Game of the Week: Heidenheim…
Borussia Dortmund are without Sébastien Haller for their final Bundesliga game of the season against Darmstadt, but Edin Terzić hopes that the Ivorian forward will be fit enough for the Champions League final against Real Madrid on June 1. Haller was an unused substitute in both games against Paris Saint-Germain, and has missed Borussia Dortmund’s…
Juventus has provided their rationale for dismissing Max Allegri as their manager before the season’s end. Although it had been evident for some time that Allegri would leave the club at the end of the season, Juventus initially seemed inclined to wait until the campaign concluded. In recent weeks, Allegri felt increasingly isolated at the…
Mats Hummels is entering the final month of his contract and is yet to make a decision on his future. Speaking ahead of Borussia Dortmund’s final Bundesliga games of the season, against Darmstadt, Edin Terzić stated that they will make a decision after the Champions League final on June 1. “We will make the decision…
Juventus has put Max Allegri out of his misery by firing the manager following his success in the Coppa Italia. For weeks, Allegri had lost the club’s trust as his team struggled to win and consistently laboured against opponents they were expected to defeat easily. Since his return to the Allianz Stadium in 2021, there…
Ian Maatsen has excelled since joining Borussia Dortmund on loan from Chelsea in the summer. The Dutchman has played 21 games across all competition, scoring two and creating two, while the defender’s form has earned him a place in the Netherlands squad for Euro 2024. Speaking ahead of Borussia Dortmund’s final game of the season…
Juventus were in fine form prior to the January transfer window, and it didn’t feel like they had to urgently fill the void left by the absence of Paul Pogba and Nicolo Fagioli due to their bans. Both players had been key contributors for the Bianconeri, and their suspensions were expected to have an impact…
Thomas Tuchel has confirmed today in his press conference that he will be without several key players in his squad for Bayern Munich’s final match of the season against Hoffenheim. Bayern have been suffering with injury issues all season and will now be losing several of their regular starters as they look to get a…
Speaking at his press conference ahead of the final Bundesliga game of the season, VfB Stuttgart manager Sebastian Hoeneß commented on the future of striker Sehrou Guirassy. On Saturday, Stuttgart and Guirassy will finish a very successful season at home against Borussia Mönchengladbach, but Guirassy has received constant interest from other clubs, and there is…
